• Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.330-338
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• 2018

This study investigated the possibility of using potassium titanate oxide ($K_2Ti_4O_9$) and acrylic acid-grafted polypropylene fabric (PP-g-AA) as adsorbents capable of removing strontium from aqueous solutions. $K_2Ti_4O_9$ showed the highest rate of strontium removal in the weak alkaline range, while the PP-g-AA increased strontium removal in the neutral range. Moreover, the adsorption capacity of the $K_2Ti_4O_9$ was not affected by the coexistence of K and Na ions, while the adsorption capacity decreased when Ca and Mg ions were present at the same concentration as that of strontium. When coexisted at the same concentration as strontium, Na, K, Ca, and Mg ions strongly reduced the adsorption capacity of the PP-g-AA. The results also indicated that the adsorption of strontium on $K_2Ti_4O_9$ was consistent with both the Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms. In contrast, the adsorption of strontium on the PP-g-AA was more consistent with the Langmuir isotherm model. Moreover, the adsorption equilibrium time of $K_2Ti_4O_9$ was generally 12 h, while that of the PP-g-AA was 5 h, indicating that the adsorption rates were consistent with the pseudo-second order kinetics model. $K_2Ti_4O_9$ and the PP-g-AA could be regenerated by simple washing with 0.5 N HCl.

• Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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• v.59 no.6
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• pp.29-37
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• 2017

In this study, we analyzed the impacts of land surface characteristics on spatially and temporally distributed soil moisture values at the Yongdam and Soyang-river dam watersheds in 2014 and 2015. The soil moisture, NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and temperature values at the spatio-temporal scales were estimated using satellite-based MODIS (MODerate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) products. Then the Pearson correlations between soil moisture and land surface characteristics (NDVI, temperature and DEM-digital elevation model) were estimated and analyzed, respectively. Overall, the monthly soil moisture values at the time step were highly influenced by the precipitation amounts. Also, the results showed that the soil moisture has the strong correlation with DEM while the temperature was inversely correlated with the soil moisture. However the monthly correlations between NDVI and soil moisture were highly varied along the time step. These findings indicated that water loss near the land surface are highly occurred by soil and plant activities as evapotranspiration and infiltration during the no/less precipitation period. But the high precipitation amounts reduce the impacts of land surface characteristics because of saturated condition of land surface. Thus these results demonstrated that soil moisture values are highly correlated with land surface characteristics. Our findings can be useful for water resources/environmental management, agricultural drought, etc.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.9
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• pp.4447-4454
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• 2013

In October 2011, a commercialized 100kW class floating photovoltaic system positive plant was installed at Hapcheon dam a multi-purpose reservoir the first time ever in the nation. Floating photovoltaic system differs in water float, mooring device and underwater cable process from land photovoltaic system. As for land and building photovoltaic power generation equipments, many installation cases and skilled experiences are available, and thus installation is not difficult. However, commercial power generation floating photovoltaic system, which is attempted for the first time in the nation, requires to be designed and installed through a series of processes like technical review and verification of data by process in comparison with similar cases. The structure of floating photovoltaic system, an equipment for float photovoltaic module and other electrical equipment, is required to withstand weather environments like wind or typhoon etc and yet not affect water quality negatively, and for implementation of this system, construction efficiency and economy etc should be considered comprehensively. In this paper, the techniques of installing floating photovoltaic structure, mooring device, underwater cable, electrical equipment and remote monitoring control system are explained. The 100kW floating PV system is operating with 15% average capacity factor.

• Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.475-481
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• 2006

The major problem in closing water like lakes and ponds in Korea is that because they are exposed to surrounding, so easily polluted. The pollution in closing water can be caused by not only artificial factor like sewage but also natural factor like elution from sediment. For insurance of safe and satisfied water source, lots of studies and projects are now going on. In this study, we examined the behavior and effect of microbubble ($3{\sim}10{\mu}m$) produced by device called O.S.D (Oxygen Solubillization Device) in small size pond. The value of oxygen transfer coefficient ($K_La$) was 0.68/min independently of air flow rate, 6.5 times higher than commercial aeration stone and the variation of nitrogen concentration was $0.008NO_3/O_2$, DO concentration was potentially saturated for 24 hr. From the results of pilot plant, SOD of experiment (O.S.D) and control were $12.18gO_2{\cdot}m^{-2}{\cdot}d^{-1}$ and $47.95gO_2{\cdot}m^{-2}{\cdot}d^{-1}$ respectively. In conclusion, because O.S.D has extraordinary physico-chemical characteristics, it can contribute to improvement of both the waterbody and the sediment environment.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.607-612
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• 2009

For the development of ecological sound proof wall, successful seed germination and growth of plants are very important. In our present study, we observed germination of thirty five different seed species in growth chamber at $24^{\circ}C$, humidity 60% and alternation of 12 hours photoperiods. Germination of same seeds were carried out at room temperature on 6:4, 7:3, 8:2, and 9:1 proportion of pure and mineral soils respectively. Out of studied species, maximum germination was recorded for Perennial penant (92%), followed by Brassica napus (86%), and Silene armeria (82%). The measurement of root/shoot length showed, maximum root/shoot length for Perennial penant, followed by perennial sonata and Rebolsentri sp. Based on germination percentage and root/shoot length of germinating seeds, we considered Perennial penant, perennial sonata and Rebolsentri sp. were proper species for the construction of ecological sound proof walls

• Computers and Concrete
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• v.24 no.5
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• pp.459-468
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• 2019

The stability and safety of concrete plug structure of diversion tunnel is crucial for the impoundment of upstream reservoir in hydropower projects. The ongoing Wudongde hydropower plant in China plans to adopt straight column plugs and curved column plugs to replace the traditional expanded wedge-shaped plugs. The performance of the proposed new plug structures under high water head is then a critical issue and attracts the attentions of engineers. This paper firstly studied the joint bearing mechanism of plug and surrounding rock mass and found that the quality and mechanical properties of the interfaces among plug concrete, shotcrete, and surrounding rock mass play a key role in the performance of plug structures. By performing geophysical and mechanical experiments, the contact state and the mechanical parameters of the interfaces were analyzed in detail and provide numerical analysis with rational input parameters. The safety evaluation is carried out through numerical calculation of plug stability under both construction and operation period. The results indicate that the allowable water head acting on columnar plugs is 3.1 to 7.4 times of the designed water head. So the stability of the new plug structure meets the design code requirement. Based on above findings, it is concluded that for the studied project, it is feasible to adopt columnar plugs to replace the traditional expanded wedge-shaped plugs. It is hoped that this study can provide reference for other projects with similar engineering background and problems.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.730-737
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• 2014

In this study, chloride content of marine concrete bridge at the south coast in 5~34years was calculated based on the measured data and the validity of the proposed value was evaluated. Also, correlation of existence of salt injury prevention coating, chloride content, carbonation depth and the compressive strength of marine concrete bridges were derived and relationship of the four was evaluated. According to the research results, surface chloride content value in the tidal zone proposed form KCI 2009 and value in the splash zone and atmospheric zone proposed form Cheong et al.(2005) was the most valid. Also, salt injury prevention coating of marine concrete bridges had the outstanding effect of preventing chloride content penetration, carbonation depth and reduction in the compressive strength. Compressive strength of concrete was reduced by the increase of carbonation depth and chloride content.

• Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.400-408
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• 2008

Multipurpose Dam, it produces electric energy by converting the potential energy into kinetic energy utilizing its head and quantity of the water. However, in this process, since during the time when the turbine connected to the hydraulic turbine generator revolves, there occurs a ceaseless loud noise, and due to this condition, it is true state that those people who work at inside of the power plant are damaging as hard as they are unable to concentrate on their work. Not only this, because the hydro-electric power generator room that locates at middle section between the hydraulic turbine room and the office is very large space volume, also since it was constructed chiefly by the reflecting material, it is functioning of amplify the noise when operating the generator, the soundproof measure against this condition is necessitated. On such viewpoint, I have presented the problem point of the relevant Hydraulic turbine dynamo and Hydraulic turbine dynamo room, and after improve such problem point, this study has ever investigated the satisfying degree about the noise-reduction at before and after of the improvement of soundproof measure, using the Auralizational technique that can experience virtual acoustic field. It is considering that such result could be utilized usefully as the fundamental material hereafter for the acoustic performance of the hydro-electric power generator room in dam and when its construction.

• Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.53 no.2
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• pp.154-161
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• 2016

There are several existing studies for the weight estimation of offshore plants. However, most of them were applicable at the pre-FEED (Front End Engineering Design) stage. In this paper, a preliminary study on a method for the weight estimation and calculation of offshore EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) projects is made for the use at the estimation stage after FEED. Based on literature surveys including ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 19901-5 about weight estimation, we proposes new weight factors and a weight curve. Weight factors defined in this study include MTO (Material Take-Off), estimated weight, FEED maturity factor, allowance factor, and contingency factor. The proposed method utilizes bottom-up approach for weight estimation and it can be used for the weight estimation and calculation of offshore EPC projects at the estimation stage.

• Plant Journal
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.53-63
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• 2015

구매자는 일반 제조업에서 자재를 피터 크랄직 매트릭스 기법에 의해 경쟁품목, 일반품목, 전략품목, 위험품목으로 분류한 후 각 품목 특성에 맞추어 구매 전략을 수립한다. 피터 클라직 매트릭스란 구매 리스크와 비즈니스 영향도 즉 특정 품목의 구매 금액 비중에 따라 자재를 분류하는 기법이다. 본 논문은 플랜트 엔지니어링산업에서 플랜트 기자재를 대상으로 피터 클라직 매트릭스 기법에 의해 기자재를 분류한 후 각 품목 특성에 맞는 구매 전략을 제안하고 사례 기업인 A사가 사우디아라비아에서 수행하는 발전 플랜트 기자재에 제안한 구매 전략을 적용하여 그 효과를 검증한 것이다. 플랜트 엔지니어링산업은 수주산업인데 총 수주금액 중 구매가 차지하는 비중은 약 50~60%이다. 따라서 프로젝트를 수행할 때 원가를 절감하여 이익을 극대화하기 위해 구매는 매우 중요한 역할을 한다. 플랜트 기자재는 크게 회전기계류, 고정장치류, 전기자재류, 제어자재류, 배관자재류로 구분된다. 각 공종별 플랜트 기자재에 대해 구매 지출 분석을 한 후 피터 클라직 매트릭스 기법에 의해 플랜트 기자재를 분류한 결과 경쟁품목에는 열교환기, 저장탱크 등이 포함되었고 일반품목에는 전선관, 조명기자재, 밸브 등이 포함되었다. 또한 전략품목에는 가스터빈, 가스터빈 흡입공기 냉각장치 등이 포함되었고, 위험품목에는 가스터빈 고정 볼트 등이 포함되었다. 경쟁품목 중 다관형 열교환기는 공급자와 공동으로 원가 모델을 구축하는 전략을 수립했고 저장탱크의 경우에는 공급자에게 원자재를 사급하는 전략을 수립하였다. 그 전략을 A사가 수행하는 프로젝트에 적용한 결과 각각 20%와 6%의 원가 절감 효과를 얻었다. 일반품목 중 전선관은 구매 대행사를 활용하는 전략을 수립했고 조명기자재는 기술 사양 검토 과정을 생략한 구매 프로세스 간소화 전략을 수립하였다. 그 결과 약 10%의 원가 절감과 평균 5일의 발주기간을 단축할 수 있었다. 전략품목 중 가스터빈 흡입공기 냉각장치는 공급자와 포괄적 양해각서를 체결하여 공동으로 사업주에 대응하는 전략을 수립했고 그 결과 프로젝트 수행 안정성 확보와 공급자 조기 참여를 통한 발주 스케줄 단축을 이룰 수 있었다. 위험품목 중 가스터빈 고정볼트는 재고 확보 전략을 수립하여 자재의 부족이나 파손으로 인해 프로젝트 공기에 영향을 주지 않도록 리스크를 감소시키는 효과를 얻었다.